It’s the emergency situation no one wants to think about: A long-term power outage lasting two or more weeks. The thought of losing lights, refrigeration, heat, washing machines, and hot water understandably leaves some people paralyzed with fear. If you’ve never lived without these resources, then their long-term absence is not just inconvenient, it’s potentially […]
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Building a Humanure Compost Pile on the Homestead (VIDEO)
Join Off-Grid with Doug & Stacy as they show an easy system for how they use a humanure compost pile on their off-grid homestead to manage their waste. Doug & Stacy were scheduled to share a lecture about The Homestead Composting Toilet during the 2020 Homesteaders of America Conference but weren’t able to due to […]
Water Systems on the Farm with Joel Salatin
One of the most important aspects of running a homestead is making sure our gardens and livestock have access to a clean supply of fresh water. And it’s a job that can take up a big chunk of our time. But how much effort do we make trying to improve our homestead water systems? Thoughtful […]
Benefits Of Apple Cider Vinegar Made at Home
For little effort you get one of the most beneficial pantry staples, apple cider vinegar! Learn all about the health benefits of apple cider vinegar and the various ways you can use it! By Destiny Hagest, Lehman’s Hardware A few falls ago, one of my husband’s coworkers invited us to come out with buckets to pick apples from the […]
10 Essential Self-Sufficiency Skills For Kids
There are many skills children can learn and practice wherever they are! Here are 10 essential self-sufficiency skills for kids to learn. Growing up, I thought I was quite the lucky gal. My family lived about 3 minutes from our local grocery store, and I thought that it was awesome that we could just hop […]
Campfire Pizza and Chat | Brad & Daniel
Join Brad from Full Spectrum Survival, and Daniel of Go For Green Living, as they create a very quick and easy campfire pizza, and have a chat about how to start homesteading and prepping. Join their candid chat and feel like you’re sitting right there with them, all while gleaning amazing knowledge and information.
A Tour of Lehman’s with The Rhodes Family
During the Rhodes Family’s Great American Farm Tour, they stopped by Homesteaders of America conference sponsor, Lehman’s, for a tour! Lehman’s is THE store for homesteaders! They have everything you need to get your self-sufficient homestead up and running Here are just some of the reasons why we love Lehman’s so much:⠀⠀ They are passionate […]
Joel Salatin and Wranglerstar Meet Off Grid with Doug and Stacy
Follow Off Grid with Doug and Stacy as they have an impromptu meet up with 2017 Conference speaker Joel Salatin, and YouTuber Wranglerstar, at the 2017 Vermont Mother Earth News Conference.
Doug & Stacy at Baker Creek Spring Planting Festival 2017
Join Homesteaders of America 2017 conference speakers, Off Grid with Doug and Stacy, as they talk about their lifestyle at the 2017 Baker Creek Spring Planting Festival.
Esther Emery: A Life Reconnected | Idaho Public Television Interview
Marcia Franklin, of Idaho Public Television, interviews Esther Emery about living off grid, and her new book What Falls From the Sky. .